The mafia ceo's substitute bride
"I want every single mark gone."
The makeup artist scrambled forward, her hands shaking as she unpacked her brushes. Samantha sat perfectly still in the velvet chair. She was like a statue as cold creams and heavy makeup were patted onto her skin. I stood by the window, watching the dark, ugly purple bruise on her jaw the bruise my own hand had left slowly disappear under layers of expensive concealer. Within minutes, her skin was flawless and pale. The split on her lip was painted over with a deep red lipstick. It was like watching a canvas being painted. But beneath the makeup, I knew the anger was still boiling.
"Now the dress," I said, turning to Chloe. "I want your absolute best. Bring